COBIT 2019: Integrating COBIT into Your IT Audit Process - ITP241

Overview

This course reviews the COBIT® 2019 Framework and focuses on how this globally recognized framework can be used to evaluate IT activities’ effectiveness. It explores the significant changes incorporated in the newest release that can be used in executing IT audits. It covers how to use COBIT® 2019 in conjunction with other internationally recognized standards and frameworks. 

Participants will be exposed to examples using COBIT® 2019 to plan and execute audits for IT governance, risk management, security management, and business continuity. As a result of these exercises, participants will better understand how to use COBIT 2019 to provide a comprehensive and effective audit approach.

Learning Options

Below are the available learning options for this course:

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NASBA Certified CPE

24 Credits

Auditing

Why you should take this course

For users with an introductory knowledge of this topic, and are searching for additional information and its application.

Who should take this course

Anyone responsible for implementing or assessing IT and security controls; Internal Audit Seniors, Managers, and Senior Managers involved with identifying, assessing, and reporting on technology-related risks.

Prerequisites

  • IT Auditing and Controls IT Audit School
  • Equivalent Experience

1.    COBIT® Background

    How organizations use COBIT

    COBIT®2019 and IT Governance

    COBIT® History

    Overview of COBIT® 2019


2.    COBIT® 2019 Details

    Primary Audience

    Significant Changes

    Architecture

    Principles, Drivers, Focus Areas, and Design Factors


3.    Developing an IT Audit Plan

    The IT Audit Plan Workflow


4.    International Standards and Frameworks

    IIA Governance

    ISO 27000 – Information Security

    ITIL


5.    Assessing IT Governance Using COBIT® 2019

    Defining IT Governance

    Linking Enterprise and IT Governance

    IT Governance Practices

    Governance Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines

    Using COBIT® 2019 to Assess IT Governance

    ISO 38500 – Corporate Governance of IT 


6.    Risk Management

    Risk Definitions

    Risk Analysis

    COSO Risk Assessment and COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

    COBIT® 2019 – Risk Management

    IIA GTAG

    ISACA IT Risk Framework

    NIST 800-30 Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments


7.    Security Management

    COBIT® 2019 – Security Management

    IIA GTAG

    ISO 27001 – ISMS Security Management

    ISO 27002 – Security Code of Practice

    NIST 800-53 – Security Controls


8.    Manage Continuity

    COBIT® 2019 – Manage Continuity

    IIA GTAG – Business Continuity Management

    ISO 27002 – Section 14: Business Continuity Management

    NIST 800-53 – Section CP – Contingency Planning


9.    Integrating the COBIT® 2019 Process Capability Model

    Implementation Guide


  • List the key components of the COBIT® 2019 Framework
  • Describe ways to use this Framework to evaluate the effectiveness of IT activities
  • Discuss the significant changes in COBIT 2019 and how they can be used when performing IT audits
  • Create an IT audit plan using COBIT® 2019
  • Identify ways to use COBIT® 2019 with other internationally-recognized standards and frameworks

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